NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- New York Business Group on Health announced today that Minalkumar Patel, M.D., M.PH, has joined the non-profit business coalition as the group's Medical Advisor. In this new role, Dr. Patel will advise and participate in the development and ongoing implementation of NYBGH's strategic plans and various other programs and projects supported and underwritten by the organization.
NYBGH is a coalition of tri-state businesses focused on measuring, reporting and improving health care quality. NYBGH will celebrate its 25th anniversary at its Annual Meeting tomorrow and is excited to introduce Dr. Patel in the newly created role of Medical Advisor.
"We are extremely fortunate to have Dr. Patel on board. He has broad experience, both as a practicing physician and in the managed care industry," said Laurel Pickering, executive director, New York Business Group on Health. "We recognize the challenges in bringing together such diverse groups as health plans, physicians and employers. However, we believe Dr. Patel's experience will give NYBGH the advantage of having a physician who understands the complementary roles all stakeholders play in the effort to reach positive outcomes for the health of area employees."
Dr. Patel is the CEO of Care Management International, Inc. His company combines global smart sourcing services with strategic leadership and clinical expertise for product design, sales/marketing, account and project management, finance, quality assurance, operations, infrastructure, technology, and data analytics capabilities to drive innovation for its clients.
"I look forward to utilizing both my medical and business expertise in support of such an important organization," said Dr. Patel, the CEO of Care Management International, Inc. "In my role as liaison between employers, physicians and healthcare communities, I will work toward NYBGH's goal of improving health care quality for all employers and employees in the tri-state area."
About Care Management International
Care Management International provides a full range of care management support services for healthcare companies seeking to improve quality, optimize operational performance, and lower costs. Large national and regional healthcare companies turn to Care Management International for smart sourcing -- customized clinical programs, enhanced by highly-trained talent, that save time and allow for staffing flexibility using resources that are available around-the-clock, both on a real-time and consultative basis. Care Management International empowers healthcare clients to retain ownership and control of their care management competencies supporting the delivery of quality medical care. Headquartered in Hoboken, NJ, Care Management International can be reached at 201-420-6686 or via the Internet at www.caremanagementinternational.com.
About New York Business Group on Health
Founded in 1982, the New York Business Group on Health (NYBGH) is a not-for-profit coalition of 150 businesses and is the only organization in the New York Metropolitan area exclusively devoted to employer health benefit issues. Members include employers and healthcare organizations. The mission of NYBGH is to provide leadership and knowledge to employers to promote a value-based, market-driven healthcare system.